The city of Amiens has officially named a square after Abderahmane Rabah, a 45-year-old man who was killed in a racist attack in 2015. The decision was made during a city council meeting on July 7, 2026, and the square, located in the Saint-Ladre district, now bears his name.
Abderahmane Rabah was fatally injured on January 1, 2015, when he was pushed into the Somme canal by a man who shouted racist insults. He died later that month. The attacker, who had a history of racist violence, was convicted and sentenced to 12 years in prison.
The naming ceremony took place on August 7, 2026, attended by city officials and members of the local community. The mayor of Amiens, Brigitte Fouré, said the tribute was a way to honor Rabah's memory and to send a strong message against racism and intolerance.
The initiative was supported by local anti-racism groups and the family of the victim. The square's new name is part of a broader effort by the city to commemorate victims of hate crimes and promote social cohesion.
